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Namelaka

Irresistibly Creamy Namelaka: Your New Favorite Dessert!

Discover the magic of namelaka, a silky and versatile dessert made with just four ingredients, perfect for any chocolate lover.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 10 hours
Total Time 10 hours 40 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: French
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Namelaka Base
  • 200 gr Couverture Dark Chocolate 70% cocoa for intense flavor
  • 180 ml Full Cream / Whole Milk for a creamy base
  • 14 gr Gelatine Powder for stabilization
  • 1 tbsp Cold Water to dissolve gelatine
  • 360 ml Thickened / Heavy Cream 30% fat minimum for texture
Optional Variations
  • 280 gr White Chocolate for a sweeter version
  • 270 gr Milk Chocolate for balance of sweetness
  • Flavor Infusions like vanilla or coffee

Equipment

  • heat-proof bowl
  • Medium Saucepan
  • Whisk
  • Spatula
  • Piping Bag

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Finely chop the dark chocolate and place it in a heat-proof bowl.
  2. Heat the whole milk in a saucepan until it simmers.
  3. Combine gelatine powder with cold water and let it thicken.
  4. Stir in the gelatine mixture into the hot milk until dissolved.
  5. Pour the milk mixture over the chocolate, let sit for 2-3 minutes.
  6. Stir gently until the mixture is smooth and glossy.
  7. Slowly add the cold thickened cream and mix until homogeneous.
  8. Pour into a shallow dish, cover, and refrigerate for 8-10 hours.
  9. Once set, transfer to a piping bag or serve as desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 3gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 18gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Use high-quality chocolate and ensure gelatine is fully dissolved for the best texture. Experiment with flavor infusions for a personalized touch.

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